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Graphics Overview (Windows Forms)

.NET Framework 4.5

GDI+ is a Graphics Device Interface that enables programmers to write device-independent applications. The services of GDI+ are exposed through a set of managed classes.

In This Section

Overview of Graphics: Provides a general introduction to GDI+.
Three Categories of Graphics Services: Describes the three categories that make up programming with GDI+.
Structure of the Graphics Interface: Describes the managed class interface of GDI+.

Reference

System.Drawing: Provides access to GDI+ basic graphics functionality.
System.Drawing.Drawing2D: Provides advanced two-dimensional and vector graphics functionality.
System.Drawing.Imaging: Provides advanced GDI+ imaging functionality.
System.Drawing.Text: Provides advanced GDI+ typography functionality.
System.Drawing.Printing: Provides print-related services.
TextRenderer: Provides GDI text drawing and measuring functionality.

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